FIFA World Cup 2026 Live score and updates: USA double their lead vs Paraguay
The United States national team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory was highlighted by a strong first-half performance and a late goal by Giovanni Reyna.
Why it matters
This match marks a successful start for the US team in a tournament they are co-hosting, which is critical for domestic interest in the sport.
Toronto , UPDATED: Jun 13, 2026 08:51 IST United States (USA) vs Paraguay (PAR) Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: The United States kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, cruising to a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Mauricio Pochettino s side stormed into a 3-0 first-half lead thanks to an own goal from Damian Bobadilla and a Folarin Balogun brace, before Paraguay grabbed a late consolation. Earlier in the day, co-hosts Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening Group B encounter. ... Read More United States (USA) vs Paraguay (PAR) Live score and updates, FIFA World Cup 2026 (Reuters Photo)
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